Top 10 Best Things to Do in Lapland
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Top 10 Best Things to Do in Lapland

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  • Santa Claus Villagetop_1
    󰺂7.3
    Rovaniemi>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoRovaniemi aurora viewing spot | Sep 2025-Mar 2026
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Postcards with Santa's special postmark
    󱓊Buy Lapland tents & antler souvenirs
    󱨠Saved by 1060 users󱨠113 positive reviews
    4.5/5
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    Santa Claus Village is a must-visit for those looking to immerse themselves in a winter wonderland and enjoy an authentic Christmas experience. However, it’s also a very touristy spot, and it can be expensive, so it may not be for everyone.

  • The SnowCastle of Kemitop_2
    󰺂5.0
    Kemi>100 km from downtown
    4.3/5
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    The Snow Castle is a large-scale snow and ice art project in Kemi, Finland. It is also the world's largest fortress-shaped building made of snow and ice. The Snow Castle was first built in 1996 and immediately attracted 300,000 tourists. Since then, the Snow Castle has been built every winter in Kemi, and it has become one of the most famous winter tourist attractions in Finland. The Snow Castle is set with a different theme every year, with a total construction area of ​​about 13,000 to 20,000 square meters. The raw materials of the Snow Castle are taken from the frozen seawater on the Kemi Bay.

  • Icebreaker Sampo check-intop_3
    󰺂4.8
    Kemi>100 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Night Attractions in Lapland
    Highlights:
    󱓊Ice-breaking boat tour: 4 hours
    󰀆Icebreaker shatters 26-foot ice
    󱨠49% positive reviews
    4.7/5
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    Kemi Icebreaker. Icebreaker trip on the Arctic Circle The Sampu icebreaker, founded in 1960, is no longer used by scientific expedition teams, but is now used by tourists for sightseeing. The experience of an icebreaker moving on the Arctic Circle is truly unforgettable. If you come to Rovaniemi, you must come to Kemi to experience the icebreaker. The whole trip takes about 4 hours. It is best to join in the morning. If you join in the afternoon, it may be darker when you return. You must feel the moment when the ice breaks at the bow.

  • Arctic Circle Snowmobile park
    4
    󰺂4.7
    Rovaniemi>100 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱤎Perfect for colorful night photos
    󱓊Midnight sun in the Arctic
    󱨠Saved by 102 users󱨠25% positive reviews
    4.3/5
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    The Arctic Circle is marked at 66 degrees 33 minutes north latitude. The 66°33' North Pole line connecting Santa Claus' office and Santa Claus Village Post Office is covered by snow. But don't be disappointed, there is also a 66°33' 07" white North Pole line indoors, where you can take photos in winter.

  • Ranua Zoo
    5
    󰺂4.3
    55.47
    Ranua>100 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰋄Night safari with a guide
    󱓊See Nordic wildlife & hike
    4.1/5
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    The wildlife park is about an hour's drive from Rovaniemi city. It is a good place to see small animals in winter. There are representative animals such as polar bears and elks, as well as owls and so on?

  • Santa Claus Office
    6
    󰺂4.3
    Rovaniemi>100 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Meet Santa Claus up close
    Santa Claus Village experience
    󱨠31% positive reviews
    4.0/5
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    Coming to the Christmas Village to take a photo with Santa Claus was supposed to be a meaningful game, but ended up spending most of the day waiting in line (too many people, December 25th). From getting a number to queuing up to enter the venue, I waited for more than three hours in the (outdoor) snowy and (indoor) crowded space... In the end, I missed the last bus back to the city (closed at 17:18), so I had to take a taxi 🚕 It took half an hour to wait for the bus and 30 euros to get back to the hotel (Note: The distance from the Christmas Village to the hotel is less than 6 kilometers)

What Best Things to Do are there in Lapland?
These are all Best Things to Do in Lapland:Santa Claus Village, The SnowCastle of Kemi, Icebreaker Sampo check-in, Arctic Circle Snowmobile park, Ranua Zoo
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Lapland?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Lapland include:Santa Claus Village:4.5, The SnowCastle of Kemi:4.3, Icebreaker Sampo check-in:4.7, Arctic Circle Snowmobile park:4.3, Ranua Zoo:4.1
At what locations in Lapland can Best Things to Do in Lapland be found?
The Best Things to Do in Lapland are mainly located in:Santa Claus Village:Rovaniemi, The SnowCastle of Kemi:Kemi, Icebreaker Sampo check-in:Kemi, Arctic Circle Snowmobile park:Rovaniemi, Ranua Zoo:Ranua
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